Journal

Explore stories, upcoming events, reports and projects.

Featured Post

3 December, 2025

Waikato Business Awards

What a fantastic night celebrating the Waikato business community! The Waikato Chamber of Commerce delivered another amazing event with nearly 800 people, a true showcase of excellence and impact across our rohe. Congratulations to all the winners your passion, hard work, and commitment is what keeps the Waikato strong and…

2024 Annual Public Meeting

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2024 Annual Public Meeting held in Raahui Pookeka – Huntly with the support of Matawhaanui Trust.…

News
1 August, 2024

Celebrating Matariki - our first hautapu ceremony

The Trust had a special Monday morning with our first hautapu ceremony as a culmination of our Matariki celebrations. In the weeks leading up…

News
8 July, 2024
Trust Waikato staff standing around a fire pit outside the building in the dark.

Investing for a sustainable future with Nuveen

Trust Waikato has recently formed a relationship with Nuveen, a global investment manager with a strategic focus on climate solutions and social inclusion. On…

Investment
3 July, 2024
Trust Waikato Chairperson, Chief Executive and Finance and Investment Manager with Nuveen's Managing Director, Global Head of Private Equity Impact and Managing Director, Head of Australasia and South East Asia Business Development.

Trust Waikato becomes first Community Trust to join Stewardship Code

Trust Waikato has become the first Community Trust to sign up to the Aotearoa New Zealand Stewardship Code, recognising stewardship as a crucial part…

Investment
13 May, 2024
Stewardship Code Aotearoa New Zealand

Hopuhopu Sports Pavilion Groundbreaking Ceremony

Te Whakakitenga o Waikato, the governing body of Waikato-Tainui, held its groundbreaking ceremony for the Hopuhopu Sports Pavilion on 3 April. Trust Waikato staff…

Impact Stories
29 April, 2024
Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII exiting a digger following the completion of the 'turning the soil' at the HopuHopu Sports Pavilion groundbreaking ceremony

Te Kōhao Health opens Taakiri Tuu Wellness and Diagnostic Centre

We had the honour of attending and speaking at the opening of Te Kōhao Health’s Taakiri Tuu Wellness and Diagnostic Centre opening on 15…

Impact Stories
18 April, 2024
Dennis Turton, Trust Waikato Chief Executive and Michelle Nathan, Department of Internal Affairs Community Funding Advisor, holding their gifted waka huia (treasure box) taonga for their organisation's contribution to the centre.

Introducing our new website

Trust Waikato has launched a new website today, providing greater accessibility for our users as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. A…

News
10 April, 2024
Man sitting outside cafe with Trust Waikato website loaded on laptop screen

Community-led approach to reducing poverty in Taumarunui

Catherine Miller was hearing a lot about poverty in the news, thinking the government needed to do something about it. That is until she…

Impact Stories
15 March, 2024
Three children and parents utilising the services of Taumarunui Whakaarotahi Trust at their community garden

Trust Waikato named Responsible Investment Leader

Trust Waikato is proud to have been assessed in the top 20% of responsible investors in New Zealand and named a Responsible Investment Leader…

Investment
13 March, 2024
Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) Responsible Investment Leader 2023